Grist

MARCH 27, 2024

Cattle in Elk Creek, Missouri, submerge themselves in a pasture pond to cool off in between grazing on non-native fescue grass, which can raise a cow’s temperature and give them a constant fever, one of the symptoms of fescue toxicity. Friendly fescue soil, by contrast, has more microbes than toxic fescue soil.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 8, 2021

Designed by Studio Floris Schoonderbeek , the Groundfridge refrigerated cellar uses the soil’s natural insulation as a cooling system for sustainable food and wine storage. A spherical structure is dug into the earth and covered with the excavated soil from the new location so that only the main opening is visible aboveground.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. You will need a good and proper landscaping design to be able to lower your energy bills and reduce your dependence on cooling and heating systems. A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Trees have been shown to increase your property value, but they also can help you save money on cooling costs in the summer, if they’re large enough to cast shade onto your home. Trees can also prevent soil erosion and water run-off, keeping your lawn in good condition. What kind of soil do you have?

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Planet Pulse

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Aptly named, Justdiggit supports local farmers and pastoralists in Tanzania and Kenya to use accessible tools, like shovels, to dig bunds—semi-circular shaped pits that help the soil capture rainwater. Small bunds can be seen dug into the soil near the center of the image. © 2022, Planet Labs PBC. All Rights Reserved.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

5 cool measurement tools attempting to quantify regenerative agriculture Jesse Klein Thu, 02/11/2021 – 00:05 Many practices are associated with regenerative agriculture — anything from no-till practices to pesticide-free farming. The resistance sensors on the probe calculated the density of the soil. Courtesy of Yard Stick.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This reduces the negative effects caused by cooling and heating systems. The structures also allow cool air without having to use air conditioners that require electricity. Fabric structures also protect workers from heat stress in that they provide a shade for people to cool off. Fabric Structures Are Environment-Friendly.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

High-tech, energy-efficient equipment such as LED lights and automated heating and cooling systems have been integrated into poultry houses. Water Usage Water is a critical resource in poultry farming, used in cooling systems, cleaning processes, and for the birds directly. Mitigation of soil degradation.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. Properly sealed windows and doors are critical to maintaining effective heating and cooling of your home. Install curtains or blinds to keep rooms cool. Install curtains or blinds to keep rooms cool.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads. GBB members can reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower cooling costs as a result of improved insulation and get credit for it in their EcoAssessment and GBB certification.” – Tom Permatteo, Founder & CEO of Green Business Bureau. Soil-Based Green Wall Systems.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Let the granola cool and put it in a nice glass. Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Put the mixture in the oven at 150° for 30 to 35 minutes. Then whisk the chocolate and sprinkle it as desired (e.g. with candied fruits and chopped almonds).

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

When beginning a new project, Flash Forest first uses mapping drones to determine the best places to plant trees based on soil type and existing plant life. Tree-planting drones aim to cool a hot planet. “When you look at the potential for drones, we plant 10 times faster than humans.” Flash Forest Via Fast Company Image via Ki-Kieh.

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The City Fix

APRIL 27, 2023

Many people point to forest restoration as a way to curb climate change, where replanted forests sequester carbon in trees and soils. But emerging evidence shows that restoration can provide non-carbon climate benefits, too — in particular, reducing heat and regulating rainfall. Here’s what.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Google – seawater cooling system, Hamina Data Centre, Finland. The project also contributes to the hydraulic recharge of a local aquifer and is protecting the ecosystem by avoiding soil erosion, enhancing the soil profile and recovering native vegetation. Project: Seawater cooling system, Hamina Data Centre, Finland.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They will introduce ground source heat pumps to cool roads in summer and warm them in winter. Surrey’s Dr Benyi Cao, the project lead, will work with National Highways to trial the use of geothermal energy to keep road surfaces at a controlled temperature.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

into climate solutions and will spearhead the development of 15 transformative technologies crucial for heating and cooling our homes, reimagining critical resource extraction, advancing carbon removal and transforming our food system. The why: Soil carbon sequestration could remove 3.5 gigatons of CO2 annually by 2030.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

This involves the process of breaking down organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Composting reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills, improves soil quality to support a healthy garden, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Follow this checklist to help your building become more sustainable in the following areas: lighting, construction, heating and cooling, water, energy, waste, indoor environment, landscaping, and maintenance. Heating and Cooling. Sustainable operation and maintenance. Building Sustainability Checklist.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads. GBB members can reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower cooling costs as a result of improved insulation and get credit for it in their EcoAssessment and GBB certification.” – Tom Permatteo, Founder & CEO of Green Business Bureau. Soil-Based Green Wall Systems.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For the year following COP26 this calendar showcases twelve practices and activities that are part of the solution for cooling the planet and building the world we know is possible. From Agroforestry to Seed Saving, Soil Health to Coppicing, there’s a range of stories, all beautifully told by on the ground practitioners.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

For example, using high-efficiency boilers and cooling water pumps can reduce water use throughout manufacturing. Using specialty chemicals in laundry detergents can also minimize water and soil pollution. It plays a significant role in keeping facilities clean and cooling materials and equipment.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 22, 2024

A large portion of the installed capacity is accounted for by space heating and cooling (75%) followed by bathing and swimming (18%), with other applications accounting for the rest (7%). The report categorizes GDU by sector: space heating and cooling, agriculture and agro-industry, industrial uses, and bathing and recreation.

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Grist

AUGUST 3, 2021

Over time, they suck the soil dry of metals like nickel, zinc, cobalt, and even gold. At the midpoint of that range, a farmer would net a cool $3,800 per acre of nickel at today’s prices – which, van der Ent added, is “on par with some of the best-performing agricultural crops on fertile soils, while operating costs are similar.”.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Researchers are using PlanetScope to identify livestock enclosures in Kenya to support research in soil health and greenhouse gas emissions and others are using Basemaps to remotely evaluate the differences between drought- and locust-caused vegetation damage in Ethiopia. Climate mitigation and adaptation.

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Grist

JULY 11, 2023

Yafali and his family found respite in their AC, but they were fortunate outliers; Seattle, known for its cool, wet winters and mild summers, is one of the least air conditioned big cities in the country. They took refuge in shady parks or in community cooling centers. Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images The short answer is yes.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2022

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The basic concept is to plant seeds in potting soil placed in a plastic container, add water, cover, label the container and place in a full-sun, protected area outside. Then lightly smooth the soil over the seeds.

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Grist

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Examples abound: In the 19th century, a soil-dwelling insect from North America nearly wiped out the wine industry — destroying the vineyards of England, France, and Germany. It’s this little sunflower that provided the genes to allow commercial sunflowers to tolerate salty soils. It once grew all the way from St.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Passive solar heating is a fancy term for something human societies have been doing for ages: designing their dwellings so they can heat and cool naturally with the rising and falling of the sun. Individual consumers can use it to power their appliances, cars, and more. Use Passive Solar Heating. Composting. Composting!

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

However, they noticed that there was wet soil with faint traces of steam around the boarded area. The team inserted thermometers into the wet soil, finding that the temperatures exceeded 90°C. Are you aiming for power generation, cooling, or any type of direct use application? In a study by Lim et al.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The basic concept is to plant seeds in potting soil placed in a mini greenhouse container, add water, cover, label the container and place in a full-sun, protected area outside. Plus, it’s fun!

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 3, 2020

You can clean them then fill them with soil. You need to get professional cooling and heating contractors to inspect these systems as recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Burning them is also not a good idea because they will only end up emitting a foul smell in the air polluting the environment in the process.

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Grist

MARCH 3, 2023

Chris Maio Sometimes the air isn’t cold enough to make the gas in thermosiphons condense, but an air-conditioning system can cool the gas instead. Another possibility is to find ways to bind grains of coastal soil without permafrost. Ravens thinks the oils that seep from the mammals into the ground might stabilize the soil.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

So, here are some ideas for starting over with an edible fall garden that’s ready to plant when temperatures cool and pests die back. Working outdoors as the weather cools is not only pleasant, but it can be very productive. One missed day of watering outside can fry tender seedling before they ever break through the garden soil.

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Grist

AUGUST 23, 2023

It was June 21, 2023 — the edge of summertime in Acadia National Park, and I was schlepping soil to help restore biodiversity to the park’s summits. “One reason for that is that there probably isn’t any soil left in these degraded areas,” Nadeau said.

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Business Green

JULY 27, 2022

In all regions, we are seeing escalating climate variability: cool springs, blazing heat domes, early frosts, unseasonable rain, and more. Our growers using regenerative practices repeatedly share that their soils have a much higher water holding capacity, mitigating damage caused by heavy rainfall.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 22, 2021

Twenty-six startups joined our community in Q2 2021, working on innovations as diverse as kinetic wave energy, soil carbon measurement, efficient wind turbine installation, and electric, uncrewed surface vehicles. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you! Agtech + water.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

The effluent is actually perfect organic fertilizer, and we take it back to the farms to build soil fertility and further sequester carbon — just like the sheep does. Their moisture management will meet or exceed the performance of the Adidas Climate Cool or Nike Dri Fit with no chemical finishing and all recycled and organic inputs.

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